Dr. Frank Deane, University of Wollongong, Australia

Frank Deane PhD (University of Wollongong in Australia) is a clinical psychologist. He has extensively examined youth suicidal behaviour and attitudes toward help-seeking. He has also implemented gatekeeper training programs to reduce suicidal behaviour in Aboriginal populations in Australia. Dr. Deane visited the University of Manitoba in July 2006 to assist in the development of the grant proposal for the Swampy Cree Suicide Prevention Team project.